Peter Gleick predicts Starlink will go bankrupt and trigger a Kessler cascade that renders low-Earth orbit unusable for generations. The premise is false—SpaceX reported accelerating Starlink user growth and a planned public market debut this summer as of April 2026. While satellite debris is a real long-term concern raised by researchers, Gleick's prediction treats speculation as imminent certainty and inverts SpaceX's actual financial trajectory. He's a respected water scientist but has no orbital mechanics expertise; this reads as catastrophizing rather than analysis.